The size of a register in the MIPS architecture is 32 bits; groups of 32 bits occur so frequently that they are given the name word in the MIPS architecture.

Long bone metastases (LBM) are a common occurrence in patients with advanced cancer, arising in up to 70% of patients with advanced disease.

In terms of economic utility, it ranks right up there with ultrafast lenses, since laying tracks is the second most time-consuming activity in film production (and the Steadicam eliminates the need for them).

An expanded access protocol allows patients to benefit from an investigational drug prior to FDA approval.